Studio Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA (330 Rentals)

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3750 Cypress Ave
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3750 Cypress Ave

3750 Cypress AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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2941 Maxson Road
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2941 Maxson Road

2941 Maxson RoadEl Monte, CA 91732

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12232 Ferris Rd
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12232 Ferris Rd

12232 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2461 Potrero Ave
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2461 Potrero Ave

2461 Potrero AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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VuePointe
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VuePointe

11301 Garvey AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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2825 Dee Ave
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2825 Dee Ave

2825 Dee AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11111 Dodson St
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11111 Dodson St

11111 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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9960 Cedar Ln
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9960 Cedar Ln

9960 Cedar LnEl Monte, CA 91731
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3715 Pine Ave
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3715 Pine Ave

3715 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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4038 Maxson Rd
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4038 Maxson Rd

4038 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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3507 Maxson Rd
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3507 Maxson Rd

3507 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3918 Velma Ave
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3918 Velma Ave

3918 Velma AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3041 Seaman Ave
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3041 Seaman Ave

3041 Seaman AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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3908 Cogswell Rd
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3908 Cogswell Rd

3908 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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RowBoat
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RowBoat

4135 Rowland AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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2226 Bunker Ave
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2226 Bunker Ave

2226 Bunker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11542 Medina Ct
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11542 Medina Ct

11542 Medina CtEl Monte, CA 91731
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2701 Cogswell Rd
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2701 Cogswell Rd

2701 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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Largest Available El Monte Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in El Monte, CA is found at Solare in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 776 square feet priced from $2,800. Aston at Gateway has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 516 square feet and currently listed start at $2,082. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in El Monte:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SolareStudio776 Sq Ft$2,800
Aston at GatewayA516 Sq Ft$2,082
ParkerStudio450 Sq Ft$1,600
Park PlazaStudio362 Sq Ft$1,650
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath300 Sq Ft$1,550
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudio255 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available El Monte Studio Apartments

As of January 26, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in El Monte, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,175 at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable El Monte Studio is the Studio, 1 bath Model at Emerald Apartments starting at $1,550 . The average price for all Studio apartments in El Monte is currently $1,889. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in El Monte:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudio$1,175
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bath$1,550
ParkerStudio$1,600
Park PlazaStudio$1,650
Aston at GatewayA$2,082
SolareStudio$2,800

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El Monte Overview

El Monte is mostly a residential area covering 10 plusásquare miles. The city is around 12 miles east of Los Angeles's central business district. With beautiful Southern California weather and its proximity to all the best SoCal beaches, El Monte is a great place to live, especially if you're single. It's also a good place to live for young families because there is so much to explore. Not only that, but rent is more reasonable in this area than in many other Los Angeles suburbs.

Why live in El Monte, CA?

El Monte is close to all the best things that Southern California has to offer. With warm weather and beautiful beaches nearby, plus tons of shopping, excellent restaurants, and reasonable rental prices, El Monte apartments have plenty to offer families and singles alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio El Monte Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in El Monte with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in El Monte is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.

How much is the average rent for a Studio El Monte Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in El Monte is $1,889.

What is the largest available Studio El Monte Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Monte is a 776 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at Solare.

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